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9/15/2025

Projects expected to take two years once construction begins

After the approval of school bonds last week, the construction of new facilities and the renovation of others are expected to begin next summer, according to District Superintendent Rex Weltz.

Last Tuesday, Helena narrowly passed $283 million in bonds to fund major improvements to Capital High and build new versions of Helena High and Kessler Elementary.

In an effort to educate taxpayers about the need for the bonds, the district provided information on its website, including a tentative look-ahead with a post-bond schedule that s

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